USA Today Music — The Piano Man will sing us a song from Brooklyn's Barclay's Center. more info

Tuneage — noisefootage: 1. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy – Cannonball Adderley2. Dust My Broom – Elmore James3. Bang! Bang! – Joe Cuba4. Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) – Billy Joel5. C’est Si Bon – Eartha Kitt6. Goldfinger – Sharon Jones and the Dap Ki... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Piano Man” Billy Joel called it “a little overwhelming” to be among this year’s class of Kennedy Center Honors recipients, along with Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, opera singer Martina Arroyo and actress Shirley MacLaine. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In January, Billy Joel will debut as Madison Square Garden’s first entertainment franchise. A few months into his open-ended residency, he will anchor another high-profile gig: a night at the Hollywood Bowl. more info

Popdose — Jason: Hey, did you see? Billy Joel is playing Brooklyn on New Year’s Eve! Jeff: Is he playing new material? Because otherwise, I don’t give a shit. Jason: Same old stuff, same old ticket prices! Jeff: Is there a single song from his catalog that... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Madison Square Garden is home to the Knicks, Rangers, New York Liberty and now Billy Joel as the singer will be established as the first entertainment franchise for the venue. more info

Topix — Billy Joel is making his presence known at Madison Square Garden, Chris Brown is sued for $3 million, and Britney Spears talks about being confident enough to bear all on her latest album. more info

411 Mania — He'll play once a month... more info

Topix — Madison Square Garden, home to basketball's Knicks and Liberty and hockey's Rangers, is adding another New York institution to its franchises: Billy Joel. more info

CNN Showbiz — Billy Joel is definitely in a New York state of mind. more info